Top Horse Camping near Ronan, MT

Horse camping is the perfect way to enjoy Ronan. If you're an equestrian lover who prefers nature-based adventure, yet still wants comfort, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Equestrian camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. The Dyrt can help you find the perfect equestrian sites that are scenic and easy to access.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Ronan, MT (8)

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    1. Holland Lake Campground

    18 Reviews
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    277 Saves
    Condon, Montana

    Overview

    The Holland Lake Campground and Group Site are located on the shores of Holland Lake in the Swan Valley of northwest Montana. Holland Lake Campground is a great place to enjoy the Flathead National Forest. It offers clean campsites with great lake access and ample opportunities for hiking on the scenic Holland Falls National Recreation Trail. Holland Lake Campground has 38 rentable sites, 24 of which are reservable and 14 for walk-up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days in the regular camp sites and 10 days in the group site.

    Recreation

    The trailhead for the popular and easy Holland Falls National Recreation Trail is near the campground. The 1.6-mile trail climbs 750 feet, following the shoreline of Holland Lake to the base of Holland Falls waterfall. Holland Lake provides visitors with plenty of access to water-related recreation. Boating is popular on the lake, as well as water skiing and fishing. Anglers can look forward to catching a variety of trout and Kokanee salmon. Paddleboards, Kayaks and Canoes are available for rent for $10/hr., $25/4 hrs. or $40/8hrs.

    Facilities

    The trailhead for the popular and easy Holland Falls National Recreation Trail is near the campground. The 1.6-mile trail climbs 750 feet, following the shoreline of Holland Lake to the base of Holland Falls waterfall. Holland Lake provides visitors with plenty of access to water-related recreation. Boating is popular on the lake, as well as water skiing and fishing. Anglers can look forward to catching a variety of trout and Kokanee salmon. Paddleboards, Kayaks and Canoes are available for rent for $10/hr., $25/4 hrs. or $40/8hrs.

    Natural Features

    At an elevation of 4,050 feet, the campground sits among Tamarack, Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees. There are some sites close to the 416-acre lake; others are further back or higher on the bank. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly and black bear, make their home in the area.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-8199.

    Nearby Attractions

    The campground is 25 miles north of the charming town of Seeley Lake.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Please cancel 4 days prior to first day of reservation. For day of arrival cancellations please call Leona at 406- 210-8199 so we can get the information to the Campground Host. All Considerations will be made after your original reservation dates have passed.______ *No shows have no chance of a refund.__

    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
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    2. Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area

    8 Reviews
    16 Photos
    93 Saves
    Paradise, Montana

    There are many dispersed camping opportunities on the forest. For the best information on dispersed camping opportunities, please contact the ranger district offices.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
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    4. Sloway Campground

    11 Reviews
    41 Photos
    61 Saves
    Superior, Montana

    This campground is a great place to rest after floating the Clark Fork River or just sit and enjoy the river go by. It has a large area for picnics, pull-through sites for recreational vehicles, horse camping facilities, and a carry-down boat launch - something for everyone! A picnic table and fire ring is available at each campsite. Host on site. Carry-down boat launch, volleyball net, horseshoe pits, and sandbox are available.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $15 / night

  • 5. Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    7 Reviews
    70 Photos
    14 Saves
    Kalispell, Montana

    Are you ready for an unforgettable camping experience surrounded by nature's wonders? Look no further than Camp Whispering Pines in Kalispell, MT. Whether you're a car camper, tent camper, or traveling with your RV or horses, we have everything you need for a comfortable and adventurous stay.

    At Camp Whispering Pines, we pride ourselves on our central location, putting you within easy reach of Rebecca Farms, Flathead Lake, Foy's Lake, and the majestic Glacier National Park. Our dry campsites come equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, porta-jon toilets, and access to potable water. But what sets us apart is our horse facilities, including corrals and an arena, providing a secure place for horses and riders to camp.

    Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Flathead Valley, explore local attractions and activities, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your stay now and secure your spot at Camp Whispering Pines. Simply click on the button below to reserve your campsite today!

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of camping in Kalispell. We can't wait to welcome you to Camp Whispering Pines!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $45 - $65 / night

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    7. Owl Creek Packer Camp

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    Condon, Montana

    Overview

    The Owl Creek Corral is located at the Owl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead. It is available to reserve for up to seven days. The maximum capacity is 12 head of stock. Metal hay bunks are provided as well as a metal water trough.

    Recreation

    Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails, some of which lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The corral is approximately a half-mile from Holland Lake, which offers swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.

    Facilities

    Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails, some of which lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The corral is approximately a half-mile from Holland Lake, which offers swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.

    Natural Features

    The corral is located in the Swan Valley, just south of Holland Lake at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The corral backs up to a stand of mixed conifers, including lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees.

    Nearby Attractions

    A general store is located about 20 minutes away (9 miles), in the town of Condon.

    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $20 / night

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    8. Plains/Thompson Falls Area

    1 Review
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    3 Saves
    Thompson Falls, Montana

    This area offers several campgrounds, lots of access to the Clark Fork River for fishing and boating and several unique trails - including trails with views and a fitness trail conveniently located in the town of Thompson Falls. This area also has some wonderful cabins to rent.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian

Recent Equestrian Reviews In Ronan

41 Reviews of 8 Ronan Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
    September 11, 2024

    Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area

    Easy, peaceful and beautiful

    So gorgeous! Tent camped along the river! Very spaced out campsites, nice for lots of privacy and quiet! Signs to be aware of bear country but took precautions. Rock fire pits at each site. Super easy for quick stop road tripping (0.5 miles off main road)! Stayed in early September on a road trip to Glacier, was able to find our site decently well in the dark! Verizon cell service 3-4 bars! Loved it!

    The west is the only safe way to enter onto the road to the campsites. On the map, it looks like you can enter/exit either way from 135… but the east side of the road to get back onto 135 is impossible… so we just had to turn around and exit the same way we came in (from the west).

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    August 26, 2024

    Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area

    Quiet open site on the river

    Dispersed camping at the "Peninsula" Recreation Area. 6 day stay limit according to the sign. No potable water. Stone fire rings throughout.

    We stayed mid week during August. Stayed in a medium sized site on the river. Small steep slope to the water.

    Pros:
    Plenty of space, both large and small sites. Room for a 30' in a couple of the sites. 3 bars Tmobile. Some sites on the water with a short steep slope down. 12 miles to gas station. Beautiful views.

    Cons: No pit toilets (edit: another camper said they are at the end of the campground) No potable water. Road/train noise. POISON IVY (found it... found all of it)

    Overall we loved this spot. Being ok the water in a mostly private setting with such amazing views is our goal. Little bit of road noise but hardly noticeable over the wind in the trees.

    Sites were clean but well used, so thank you to all the campers that took care of this place!

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    June 12, 2024

    Sloway Campground

    Nice Privacy

    Nice e Place right off 93, right on Clark’s Fork River, some Train Noise, but Picnic Table, Fire Pit and Restrooms

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    October 12, 2023

    Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area

    Great spot close to town

    Stayed here on our way through headed back to Bozeman, Great spot with plenty of room for activities campers, tents, hammocks, and friends. Lots of room for multiple campers. Verizon and Atnt had service the whole time, close to Highway, and railroad so not super quite spot. But overall great overnight pullover spot!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sloway Campground
    July 26, 2023

    Sloway Campground

    Must love trains

    We’ve been camping at Sloway for years because I love hearing the trains all night long! If you don’t like train and highway noise, stay far away!

    While my hubby flyfishes, I float on the Clark Fork. You can put in right from your campsite, the beach by the pullthru sites, Dry Creek or Superior, then float to your campsite/beach, St Regis, or 14 Mile/Ferry Landing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Holland Lake Campground
    July 5, 2023

    Holland Lake Campground

    Amazing!

    We got one of the FF sites. And lucked out with site 18. Amazing lake front site. Flushing toilets and wood available. Super quiet. Even on 4th July. LOVED it! Highly recommend the waterfall hike too

  • Camper-submitted photo from Holland Lake Campground
    June 16, 2023

    Holland Lake Campground

    Fun June camping

    We had a really nice couple of mid week nights here. We couldn’t get two consecutive nights in a row so had to move spots, but it wasn’t a big deal. Our daughter braved a chilly swim and there were lots of dirt roads and little trails for the strider bikes. Bring bug spray, the mosquitos are out. They really go nuts when you first pull in but relax after a few minutes. Keep an eye out for bears. We saw a black bear across the road from the campground. The closest cell service is just outside of Seeley Lake.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sloway Campground
    May 25, 2023

    Sloway Campground

    Typical Glamping site

    Picnic table and fire rings. Not much privacy and close to the road. A lot of relational activities in the area for fishing, rafting, boating, hiking and even. Hot springs within an hour drive

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sloway Campground
    September 21, 2022

    Sloway Campground

    Solid campsite along the river

    Good place overall. They close the 21st of September and had the water already shut off on the 20th, which kind of sucked. But other than that the campsite was great and not too far from interstate, so convenient for my roodtrip.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Holland Lake Campground
    September 12, 2022

    Holland Lake Campground

    Good camp spot in a great location

    This is a good Forest Service campground in a beautiful spot on Holland Lake. The only issues we had were that it is not terribly remote so there are a lot of huge fifthwheelers who think they should have the best spots and they are willing o fight for them. (It’s always other campers that lower the tone…)

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sloway Campground
    August 4, 2022

    Sloway Campground

    Great overnight location while traveling

    Train noise in the morning and evening, I-90 traffic noise most of the day.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sloway Campground
    September 30, 2021

    Sloway Campground

    Must love trains

    We ended up not staying here. We didn't know there were trains running all night long. It wouldn't be so bad without the whistle. If only we had earplugs, I think that would have helped a lot. Also, I am downloading a white noise app on my phone. With the two, we most likely could/would have stayed.

    The campground itself is just what we look for. Beautiful setting. Wooded for shade. Generous spacing Between sights. Water, in this case the Clark Forks River. Nice host and campers. Shopping (in case we need provisions) without driving far, in this case St. Regis. If we xome back through this was, we will come prepared and give it a try.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Holland Lake Campground
    September 18, 2021

    Holland Lake Campground

    Views and cheap canoe rentals!

    You will not be disappointed camping here! It’s a gem. Had a blast and was lucky to see a moose swim across the lake from our canoe.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Holland Lake Campground
    August 6, 2021

    Holland Lake Campground

    Great camping, swimming, paddling, hiking, views

    We love this campground! The views are gorgeous, the sites big, the pit toilets clean, and the people friendly. At the lodge(and the campground now, too, I believe) you can rent kayaks and/or paddle boards. The hike to the waterfall is beautiful, and swimming and snorkeling in this lake are wonderful due to the clarity and purity. One can also take a fun hike all around the lake in four or five hours(but be sure to bring bug spray) and walk over to see the horses in the adjacent horse campground. Why it didn’t earn five stars: the road to the campgrounds are gravel and heavily trafficked, which means that it can get pretty dusty, creating a blanket of dust over the lake if a busy weekend. Also, because the vast majority of users are kayakers and paddle boarders, the lake’s shape and smaller size mean that it can be a challenge for motorized users to keep distance from them. Overall, a lovely, natural lake.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sloway Campground
    August 4, 2021

    Sloway Campground

    Train horns ruined it

    Lovely campground and host, right by the river. Super loud train horns every couple of hours (all night!) ruined it for us. Maybe outside summer when you don’t need your windows open?

  • Camper-submitted photo from Holland Lake Campground
    August 4, 2021

    Holland Lake Campground

    Holland Lake camping trip

    My husband and I camped at Holland Lake Campground in July 2020. The campground host was really friendly and helped us out a lot. There are several trails to go on atv rides and you could get out on the lake too. The host have a kayaks you could rent. There's Holland Lake Lodge too but I think you have to book it way in advance to get a room. We camped in our tent while most other campers there had RVs or campers. It's comfortable as long as it doesn't rain on you. There are bathrooms that are fairly clean for a campground with a sink, soap, and TP. The view of the lake is gorgeous and they do fireworks on the lake over 4th of July. If you need to go for a drive to look for food or anything, there's a Mercantile down the main road a few miles and you can also drive to Seeley (in town). There's a gas station in Seeley with really good hot stuff pizza. Anyway we had a really good time out there. Brought our fourwheeler and rode several trails, had a real camping experience.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Holland Lake Campground
    July 9, 2021

    Holland Lake Campground

    Beautiful

    Gorgeous. Kayak on the lake. Hike to the waterfall. Well maintained sites. Spacious. Mosquitos as big as baseballs! Bring spray.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Holland Lake Campground
    June 28, 2021

    Holland Lake Campground

    Beautiful

    Not for the person who wants amenities (no cell service, showers...just flush toilets) but if you want a beautiful spot, this is for you!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sloway Campground
    June 7, 2021

    Sloway Campground

    One nighter

    Nice big campground some spots are on the water. Has firewood. Lots of trees. It was kind of loud with the train.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Holland Lake Campground
    May 3, 2021

    Holland Lake Campground

    Lots of memories

    We’ve done our big family camping here for 30 years or more. It’s usually crowded and typical of a state park type campground. But it’s close to the lake and views there are spectacular.



Guide to Ronan

Camping near Ronan, Montana, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, this area has something for you.

What to do:

  • Explore Flathead Lake: This massive lake is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. Campers at Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park rave about the stunning views and the chance to spot wildlife. One camper mentioned, "An eagle came and sat in a tree next to us for hours."
  • Hiking Trails: There are plenty of trails around, including those near Holland Lake Campground. A visitor shared, "We loved the waterfall hike too," highlighting the area's natural beauty.
  • Visit Local Attractions: Check out nearby towns like Bigfork for shops and restaurants. Campers at Swan Lake Campground enjoyed the local bar and restaurant, saying, "There’s a fun bar/restaurant about 10 minutes down the road."

What campers like:

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Holland Lake Campground, don’t have showers or electric hookups. A camper noted, "There are clean bathrooms, but no showers."
  • Wildlife Awareness: Bears are active in the area, so it's essential to follow safety protocols. A visitor at Seeley Lake Lolo Campground warned, "Keep an eye out for bears. We saw a black bear across the road from the campground."
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Blue Bay mentioned, "It was a holiday weekend... kids were screaming all night."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots like Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA, which offers activities for kids. One parent said, "This campground has it all. Lots of fun for the kids with mini golf, bikes, paddle boats."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or outdoor games to keep the kids entertained. A family at Swan Lake Campground enjoyed the short walk to the lake, saying, "Great campground for dog walks."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Holland Lake Campground reminded others, "Bring bug spray, the mosquitos are out."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campsite. A reviewer at Finley Point Unit — Flathead Lake State Park noted, "The spots on top of the hill have lots of space if you’re parking an RV."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Hookups: Some campgrounds, like Wayfarers State Park Campground, don’t offer electric hookups. A camper mentioned, "No hookups but water and clean bath house easily accessible."
  • Plan for Waste Disposal: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A visitor at West Shore Unit — Flathead Lake State Park pointed out, "There are no water or sewer hookups and no dump station at West Shore."

Camping near Ronan, Montana, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, with plenty of options for families and RVers alike. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful scenery!

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Ronan, MT is Holland Lake Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 18 reviews.

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